GlobeNewswire - ReligionContains the last 20 releasesuuid:5edb78c8-7e51-46ae-9c89-dcbcac98422e;id=55112019-03-19T15:12:44Znewsdesk@globenewswire.com (NewsDesk)http://www.globenewswire.com/LegacyRss?Length=4newsdesk@globenewswire.comhttp://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2019/03/19/1757236/0/en/Michael-Warsaw-to-Receive-Benedict-Leadership-Award.htmlMichael Warsaw to Receive Benedict Leadership Award2019-03-19T15:12:44Z2019-03-21T17:41:24ZCEO of EWTN to be Honored at Belmont Abbey College]]>1757236enGlobeNewswire Inc.Belmont Abbey CollegeTue, 19 Mar 2019 15:12 GMT]]>GlobeNewswire Inc.Arts & EntertainmentCompany AnnouncementFeature ArticleReligionhttp://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2019/03/14/1754859/0/en/Homeless-to-Hopeful-United-For-Human-Rights-Presents-Seminar-on-Understanding-Homelessness.htmlHomeless to Hopeful - United For Human Rights Presents Seminar on Understanding Homelessness2019-03-14T21:00:17Z2019-03-21T17:41:24ZCLEARWATER, Fla., March 14, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Homeless from the ages of 14 to 18, Katina Lowrey, the founder of H.O.P.E.F.U.L. Inc., offered a unique perspective to attendees at the ‘Understanding Homelessness’ seminar at the United for Human Rights Florida’s Center on March 2, 2019. The center is located in downtown Clearwater. ]]>1754859enGlobeNewswire Inc.Church of Scientology Flag Service OrganizationThu, 14 Mar 2019 21:00 GMT]]>GlobeNewswire Inc.Religionhttp://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2019/03/12/1751748/0/en/CATHOLICS-FOR-HUMAN-RIGHTS-GATHER-DURING-UNITED-NATIONS-CSW-MEETING.htmlCATHOLICS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS GATHER DURING UNITED NATIONS CSW MEETING2019-03-12T12:00:00Z2019-03-21T17:41:24ZADVOCATES AND EXPERTS CALL FOR END TO HOLY SEE’S INFLUENCE FROM CSW, REVOCATION OF NONMEMBER STATE PERMANENT OBSERVER STATUS AT UNITED NATIONS]]>1751748enGlobeNewswire Inc.Catholics For Human RightsTue, 12 Mar 2019 12:00 GMTCalendar of EventsHealthReligionhttp://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2019/03/07/1749359/0/en/Drug-Free-World-Fights-to-Reduce-Mounting-Drug-Overdose-Deaths.htmlDrug Free World Fights to Reduce Mounting Drug-Overdose Deaths2019-03-07T01:18:19Z2019-03-21T17:41:24ZCLEARWATER, Fla., March 06, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Foundation for a Drug-Free World (FDFW) Florida Chapter offers free seminars every Wednesday at 7:00PM in their information center located at 41 N. Fort Harrison Ave in Clearwater. This is open to anyone in the community so they can get properly informed. FDFW also provides free drug education materials, including 14 different booklets and a documentary DVD “Real People Real Stories.” Since the beginning of 2019, volunteers have distributed some 10,000 Truth About Drugs booklets in Pinellas County educating the community on the dangers of drugs. They went to parades, Clearwater Beach, and local markets in an effort to raise awareness and reduce the number of deadly overdoses annually.]]>1749359enGlobeNewswire Inc.Church of Scientology Flag Service OrganizationThu, 07 Mar 2019 01:18 GMT]]>GlobeNewswire Inc.Religionhttp://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2019/03/07/1749358/0/en/Attention-Indi-Filmmakers-2nd-Annual-Tampa-Bay-Humanitarian-Film-Festival-Accepting-Film-Submissions.htmlAttention Indi Filmmakers - 2nd Annual Tampa Bay Humanitarian Film Festival Accepting Film Submissions2019-03-07T01:17:25Z2019-03-21T17:41:24ZCLEARWATER, Fla., March 06, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Saturday the 28th of September, the Church of Scientology Flag Service Organization, along with United for Human Rights’ Florida Chapter, the Way to Happiness Association of Tampa Bay, the Florida Chapter of the Foundation for a Drug-Free World and others, will host the second annual Tampa Bay Humanitarian Film Festival.]]>1749358enGlobeNewswire Inc.Church of Scientology Flag Service OrganizationThu, 07 Mar 2019 01:17 GMT]]>GlobeNewswire Inc.Religionhttp://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2019/03/07/1749341/0/en/CCHR-Calls-FDA-Approval-of-Psychotropics-Electroshock-a-Colossal-Conflict-of-Interest.htmlCCHR Calls FDA Approval of Psychotropics & Electroshock a Colossal Conflict of Interest2019-03-07T00:13:50Z2019-03-21T17:41:24ZThe FDA’s continuing clearance of potentially dangerous psychotropic drugs and electroshock devices fuels a lucrative $35 billion a year industry]]>1749341enGlobeNewswire Inc.Church of Scientology Flag Service OrganizationThu, 07 Mar 2019 00:13 GMTReligionhttp://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2019/03/06/1749060/0/en/Religious-Liberty-Law-Firm-to-New-Hampshire-VA-Hospital-You-re-Right-the-Bible-Donated-by-WWII-Vet-POW-Can-Stay.htmlReligious Liberty Law Firm to New Hampshire VA Hospital: You’re Right, the Bible Donated by WWII Vet/POW Can Stay2019-03-06T17:00:00Z2019-03-21T17:41:24ZFirst Liberty Institute represents POW/MIA Group that Maintains Remembrance Table at Manchester, New Hampshire VA Medical Center]]>1749060enGlobeNewswire Inc.First Liberty InstituteWed, 06 Mar 2019 17:00 GMTLaw & Legal IssuesReligionPOW/MIAPOWArmyMilitaryVAVeteranFirst Liberty InstituteReligionBiblePress ReleaseWWIIWorld War IIReligious libertyFaithhttp://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2019/03/05/1748512/0/en/Midamar-Provides-K-12-Schools-With-Hand-Slaughtered-Halal-Chicken-Products-For-Lunches.htmlMidamar Provides K-12 Schools With Hand Slaughtered Halal Chicken Products For Lunches2019-03-05T23:00:34Z2019-03-21T17:41:24ZAmerica’s favorite halal brand is introducing hand slaughtered, Zabiha, chicken products for K-12 school lunch programs]]>1748512enGlobeNewswire Inc.Midamar CorporationTue, 05 Mar 2019 23:00 GMT]]>GlobeNewswire Inc.Company AnnouncementFoodHealthProduct / Services AnnouncementReligionZabihah Halal ChickenZabiha Halal FoodK-12 Halal Lunch ProgramConvenient K-12 LunchMuslim Family Dietaryhttp://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2019/03/04/1745912/0/en/Year-of-Living-Deeply-A-Memoir-of-1969-is-a-book-of-its-time-then-and-now.html‘Year of Living Deeply: A Memoir of 1969’ is a book of its time...then and now.2019-03-04T13:00:00Z2019-03-21T17:41:24ZOne Voice Press (an imprint of Baha'i Publishing) announces the upcoming release of Year of Living Deeply: A Memoir of 1969 by author and scholar, Robert Atkinson]]>1745912enGlobeNewswire Inc.Baha'i PublishingMon, 04 Mar 2019 13:00 GMTArts & EntertainmentFeature ArticleLifestyleReligionPress releasesYear of Living DeeplyRobert Atkinson1969WoodstockMoon LandingPete SeegerJoseph CampbellSpiritualityBaha'i Publishinghttp://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2019/02/19/1734188/0/en/Upliftv-Premieres-Inspiring-Christian-Musical-about-God-s-Grace-and-Forgiveness.htmlUpliftv Premieres Inspiring Christian Musical about God’s Grace and Forgiveness2019-02-19T13:00:00Z2019-03-21T17:41:24ZWave upon wave of God’s saving grace and forgiveness come to Upliftv on the 23rd with the world debut of Wholly Broken, a powerful and entertaining faith-based musical featuring an ensemble of award-winning television, Broadway and recording-industry personalities. The exciting new series bursts onto the screen at 7 p.m. EST as part of the popular Cinema Saturday’s block, sponsored by Parables TV. Upliftv distinguishes itself as the globe’s one-stop-hub for spiritual refreshment with the best in Christian movies, series, documentaries and teachings.]]>1734188enGlobeNewswire Inc.OlympusatTue, 19 Feb 2019 13:00 GMT]]>GlobeNewswire Inc.]]>GlobeNewswire Inc.Press releasesArts & EntertainmentFeature ArticleOther NewsReligionTom HumbertMurer: Anatomy of a ProcessTerri ConnAlicia MinshewWholly BrokenMusical dramashttp://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2019/02/07/1713609/0/en/Scientology-Information-Center-Showcases-Nicky-s-Family-in-observance-of-International-Holocaust-Remembrance-Day.htmlScientology Information Center Showcases “Nicky’s Family” in observance of International Holocaust Remembrance Day2019-02-07T18:30:26Z2019-03-21T17:41:24ZCLEARWATER, Fla, Feb. 07, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Saturday, February 2nd the Church of Scientology Information Center, in downtown Clearwater hosted a reception and showing of the independent documentary film, Nicky’s Family. The film was streamed live from the Scientology Television Network to remember those whose lives were lost during the Holocaust.]]>1713609enGlobeNewswire Inc.Church of Scientology Flag Service OrganizationThu, 07 Feb 2019 18:30 GMT]]>GlobeNewswire Inc.Religionhttp://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2019/02/07/1713600/0/en/Clearwater-Community-Volunteers-Center-Gives-Nonprofits-tools-for-Social-Media.htmlClearwater Community Volunteers Center Gives Nonprofits tools for Social Media2019-02-07T18:18:14Z2019-03-21T17:41:24ZCLEARWATER, Fla., Feb. 07, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Clearwater Community Volunteers (CCV) Center is launching a month of educational seminars on how to use social media for fundraising and communicating a group’s message. Barry Coziahr, experienced marketing professional of 30 years, is delivering the seminars – specifically for Tampa Bay nonprofit organizations. Starting on February 9, the seminars are every Saturday at 4pm at the CCV Center in Downtown Clearwater. There is no cost to attend.]]>1713600enGlobeNewswire Inc.Church of Scientology Flag Service OrganizationThu, 07 Feb 2019 18:17 GMT]]>GlobeNewswire Inc.Religionhttp://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2019/02/05/1710970/0/en/Baha-is-urge-parties-in-Yemen-to-include-Baha-is-in-Sana-a-in-prisoners-exchange.htmlBaha’is urge parties in Yemen to include Baha’is in Sana’a in prisoners exchange2019-02-05T20:15:28Z2019-03-21T17:41:24ZWashington, D.C., Feb. 05, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Under the supervision of the UN, the internationally recognized Yemeni government and the Houthi authorities are continuing talks today in Amman, Jordan, concerning a prisoner swap, and the Baha’i International Community (BIC) has called for for the two parties to include six detained Baha’is in Houthi-controlled Sana’a in the negotiations.

“There is no doubt that the Houthis are holding six Baha’is in Sana’a solely because of their religious beliefs,” said Diane Alai, Representative of the BIC to the United Nations.

“Therefore, it is essential that these prisoners of conscience be included in the prisoners exchange and be released as soon as possible.”

The U.S. Baha’i Office of Public Affairs in Washington, D.C., added to the call of the BIC, also urging the Houthis and Yemeni government to include the Baha’is.

“Prisoners of conscience should be unacceptable to any just government,” said Mr. Anthony Vance, Director of the U.S. Baha’i Office of Public Affairs. “These Baha’is are innocent of any crime, and all but one of them have been separated from their families for over a year and half—one for over five years. It’s time for them to come home.”

Court records in Sana’a confirm the assertion that the six Baha’is are imprisoned because of their religious beliefs. All have also appeared recently in courts in Sana’a. Last week, one of the Baha’is, Mr. Hamed bin Haydara, attended a court date to appeal the death sentence that was handed down to him in January 2018.]]>1710970enGlobeNewswire Inc.Baha'i National CenterTue, 05 Feb 2019 20:15 GMTGovernment NewsLaw & Legal IssuesPoliticsReligionPress releasesReligionYemenHouthiBaha'iForeign Affairshttp://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2019/02/01/1709138/0/en/Upliftv-s-February-Lineup-Features-Miracles-the-Afterlife-and-a-Church-in-a-Las-Vegas-Bar.htmlUpliftv’s February Lineup Features Miracles, the Afterlife and a Church in a Las Vegas Bar2019-02-01T13:00:00Z2019-03-21T17:41:24ZUpliftv examines age-old questions and mysteries with the release of intriguing documentaries about miracles, the great beyond and secret bible codes.]]>1709138enGlobeNewswire Inc.OlympusatFri, 01 Feb 2019 13:00 GMTArts & EntertainmentFeature ArticleOther NewsReligionPress releaseshttp://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2019/01/03/1679877/0/en/Foundation-for-a-Drug-Free-World-Volunteers-Educate-Over-82-000-Florida-Residents-in-2018-on-the-Truth-About-Drugs.htmlFoundation for a Drug-Free World Volunteers Educate Over 82,000 Florida Residents in 2018 on the Truth About Drugs2019-01-03T03:08:41Z2019-03-21T17:41:24ZCLEARWATER, Fla., Jan. 02, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- At their end-of-the year acknowledgment party on December 30th, 2018, the Florida chapter of the Foundation for a Drug-Free World (FDFW) announced the contributions of their volunteers to making 2018 a Drug-Free one: Florida FDFW volunteers have contributed over 10,000 volunteer hours in 2018 to educate youth and the community on the dangers of drugs with “The Truth About Drugs” educational materials. This includes distributing over 230,000 drug education booklets, reaching 82,000 people with presentations and events, and having over 2,500 people sign the drug-free pledge. Volunteers were then encouraged to continue their service to Florida. The Church of Scientology is a sponsor of the FDFW program.]]>1679877enGlobeNewswire Inc.Church of Scientology Flag Service OrganizationThu, 03 Jan 2019 03:08 GMT]]>GlobeNewswire Inc.Religionhttp://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2018/12/31/1679239/0/en/Houthis-accelerate-court-proceedings-against-Baha-is-in-Yemen.htmlHouthis accelerate court proceedings against Baha’is in Yemen2018-12-31T16:33:05Z2019-03-21T17:41:24ZWashington, D.C., Dec. 31, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Over the last few days, the Houthi authorities in Yemen have escalated their persecution against the Baha’i community.

Due to pressure exerted by the Houthis on officials in Yemen, an appeals court hearing for Mr. Hamed bin Haydara, a Yemeni Baha'i sentenced to death early this year, has been abruptly scheduled for tomorrow, January 1, 2019.

The Houthis have also refused to include six Baha’i prisoners of conscience in the previously agreed-to prisoner exchange negotiated with the Yemeni government under the auspices of the United Nations. The Houthis are fast-tracking the issuing of a verdict against 24 Baha’is, including the six prisoners along with 18 others who are not currently detained, whom they have indicted on charges of apostasy and espionage. These charges, widely decried as baseless by the international community, can carry the death sentence.

Almost a full year has passed since Mr. Haydara appealed his death sentence. The same judge who issued this death sentence is presiding over the case of the 24 Baha’is.

“We are gravely concerned for the Baha’is in Yemen,” said Mr. Anthony Vance, Director of the U.S. Baha’i Office of Public Affairs, “as these developments do not inspire confidence in the fairness of their trial. We ask the judicial authorities to clear Mr. Haydara of the baseless accusations made against him, along with those made against the other Baha’is in Yemen."]]>1679239enGlobeNewswire Inc.Baha'i National CenterMon, 31 Dec 2018 16:32 GMTGovernment NewsLaw & Legal IssuesPoliticsReligionBahaiBaha'iYemenReligionHouthiHuman Rightshttp://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2018/12/30/1679033/0/en/Jewish-Filmmaker-Baptist-Preacher-and-The-Prodigal-Son-Meet-the-Father-s-Love-this-January-on-Upliftv.htmlJewish Filmmaker, Baptist Preacher and The Prodigal Son Meet the Father’s Love this January on Upliftv2018-12-30T13:00:00Z2019-03-21T17:41:24ZUpliftv pours fresh laughter and inspiration into the new year with faith-based story about an unlikely pair that overcome differences and discover The Father’s unconditional love. As the globe’s one-stop-hub for year-long spiritual refreshment and encouragement, Upliftv gives viewers a steady and powerful stream of Christian movies, series, documentaries and teachings that will keep the fire burning 24 hours a day.]]>1679033enGlobeNewswire Inc.OlympusatSun, 30 Dec 2018 13:00 GMTArts & EntertainmentFeature ArticleOther NewsReligionPress releasesBy the Grace of BobThe Town that Came A-CourtinWalk on Water: Family ReunionWings of The Windupliftvhttp://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2018/12/27/1678629/0/en/Freedom-Alliance-Awards-Record-Number-of-College-Scholarships-to-Children-of-Military-Heroes.htmlFreedom Alliance Awards Record Number of College Scholarships to Children of Military Heroes2018-12-27T18:00:00Z2019-03-21T17:41:24ZDulles, Virginia, Dec. 27, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Freedom Alliance, an organization supporting our nation’s military families and wounded service members, awarded $1.6 million in college scholarships to 398 students in 2018. Each of the students is the son or daughter of a military hero who lost his life or was severely injured in military service. ]]>1678629enGlobeNewswire Inc.Freedom AllianceThu, 27 Dec 2018 18:00 GMTPoliticsReligionPress releaseseducationscholarshipnonprofitmilitaryveteranshttp://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2018/12/21/1677630/0/en/Last-member-of-former-Iranian-Baha-i-leadership-group-ends-prison-term.htmlLast member of former Iranian Baha’i leadership group ends prison term2018-12-21T13:00:00Z2019-03-21T17:41:24ZWashington, D.C., Dec. 21, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The last imprisoned member of the Yaran, the former ad-hoc Baha’i leadership group in Iran, was released from prison on December 20 after serving a 10-year sentence for practicing his faith.

The Iranian government arrested Afif Naeimi, 56, on May 14, 2008, charging him with espionage, propaganda against Iran, and the establishment of an illegal administration. These claims, along with those made against his colleagues, have been dismissed by media and human rights experts as baseless.

Mr. Naeimi’s imprisonment was marked by serious health problems, exacerbated by his incarceration and the lack of adequate care provided. When hospitalized, authorities deemed that his medical furlough would not count as part of his time served.

“Though we are happy that Mr. Naeimi has been released, we would like to emphasize the importance of not becoming complacent,” said Mr. Anthony Vance, Director of the U.S. Baha’i Office of Public Affairs. “Mr. Naeimi should have never been imprisoned to begin with, and, over the ten years of his incarceration, thousands of Baha’is in Iran have continued to suffer.”

The release of Mr. Naeimi follows the passage of two separate resolutions condemning the persecution of the Baha’is in Iran. The U.S. House of Representatives passed the first on December 12, while the United Nations General Assembly passed the second on December 17.

Last month, a statement released by a group of Muslim intellectuals in Iran condemned the ongoing state-sponsored persecution of Baha’is in Iran, calling it “disgusting and disgraceful.”